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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2007
Alan Weir, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Gary Castaldo, Marengo, IL (US);
Mark S. Talesky, Huntley, IL (US);
Thomas R. Siwek, North Aurora, IL (US);
Alan Weir, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Gary Castaldo, Marengo, IL (US);
Mark S. Talesky, Huntley, IL (US);
Thomas R. Siwek, North Aurora, IL (US);
Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
Embodiments are directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw having a top and a vertically adjustable blade, the system comprises a riving knife mechanism, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the blade guard mechanism generally covering the blade and being adjustable to enable a work piece to be moved into cutting position by the blade and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the kickback prevention mechanism being configured to engage a work piece as it is being cut by the blade and apply resistance to prevent the work piece from being expelled in the reverse direction.